Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Systems Engineer

Post Date

Aug 03, 2026

Location

Charlottesville,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22903
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

RIC-65a3cf6d-d77e-4af1-a536-b048ab2d897a

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Systems Engineer to take ownership of a complex enterprise IT environment spanning cloud infrastructure, on-prem systems, security, networking, Microsoft 365, and modernization initiatives. This is a highly hands-on role for an experienced engineer who has successfully managed and supported a broad technology stack, rather than working within a specialized silo. The ideal candidate will lead infrastructure planning, cloud transformation, security initiatives, system administration, and operational support while serving as a key technical resource responsible for maintaining and evolving the organization's technology environment. Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, networking, virtualization, storage, Windows Server, and enterprise security is essential. This individual must be comfortable driving projects from planning and procurement through implementation and ongoing support while balancing both strategic and operational responsibilities. Based on the meeting discussion, the organization is looking for someone capable of assuming ownership of the environment and operating as a senior technical leader across multiple disciplines. This is remote but within 2 hours of Charlottesville, VA and willing to come on-site when needed. salary ranges from 85K-110K.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud engineering experience
Strong Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services experience
Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
Experience supporting Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, virtualization, storage, and networking technologies
Strong understanding of enterprise security concepts and administration
Experience supporting both cloud and on-prem infrastructure environments
Proven ability to independently own, build, and maintain enterprise systems
Experience leading infrastructure projects from design through deployment
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across multiple technical domains

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Azure Stack HCI experience
SQL Server administration and high availability environments
Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms
Infrastructure automation and cloud migration experience
Experience with AI, OpenAI, or emerging cloud technologies
Higher education or research environment experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.